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Ready to finalize your Performance Year (PY) '26 - '27 goals? Enter your goals into Sequoia and tap into EDGE resources, the Manager Toolkit, and upcoming training sessions for support.

Explore built-in features and recent improvements that can help you complete everyday tasks more efficiently.

Learning a new system takes time, but you’re not in this alone. The HR Service Center and Financial Support Center are working together to support the full range of Sequoia functionality.

Stanford’s new platform for professional growth and internal mobility has launched with Sequoia.

This article includes login instructions and troubleshooting tips if you run into issues.

As you start to use Sequoia, you'll receive email notifications for time, absences, journeys, performance management, and more. Some notifications require action; others are simply for confirmation.

Starting with your next paycheck, your payslip will have a new format in Sequoia. The information is the same, but the layout has changed. Earnings, deductions, net pay, and year-to-date totals are all still there. Here's what to expect.

HR and payroll functions now live in Sequoia, but Axess isn't going away. STARS and STAP information, as well as historical information for pay statements, tax forms, and work arrangements, will remain available in Axess. Links to these Axess functions will be provided in Sequoia, so you can always start with Sequoia.

Time entry in Sequoia works differently from Axess. Depending on your role, you may use a time card to report hours worked, or only enter time when you take time off.

As of July 1, changes to the Stanford Contributory Retirement Plan (SCRP) make saving for retirement easier for everyone.

Sequoia go-live is getting closer, and a little prep now can go a long way. Review these six actions to help make your transition easier and know what to expect before launch.

In compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations, employers are required to report workplace deaths or serious injuries within 8 hours, including those that occur during off-site work, such as fieldwork or work travel.

Some systems you use may have limited functionality or downtime during the transition. Plan ahead by noting key deadlines and completing training to stay on track for the July 6 launch.

This annual event honors the dedication and commitment of staff who have served Stanford for decades, and the many ways they help make Stanford special.

Financial well-being is about more than saving for retirement. It’s also about budgeting, managing debt, and planning for future expenses.

As we enter National Volunteer Month this April, it is a fitting time to reflect on the power of collective action and the impact of the Cardinal at Work Cares program

Review how to submit your claims, and find details about carryover into 2026.